Take a Gap Year In China

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Spend a Gap Year in China

Sometimes we simply need a year off (or even just a semester)... A gap between high school and college or university, or break halfway through an intensive degree or course, or if you’ve reached a crossroad in your life and don’t know which path to follow.

Taking a gap year in China can be the perfect solution! You can join students from across the globe in an unrivaled Gap Year Study Abroad Program and discover the world, grow in confidence and independence, learn Chinese, and add something to your portfolio of life that will stand you in good stead in the future.

Tuan - Australia Internship Program in Beijing

Living and working in Beijing really opened my eyes. The people are extremely nice and helpful. During work, even though there is a huge language barrier, my colleagues do try to communicate with me and the manager was able to organise me to learn from different departments. I was able to make new friends and visit many places in Beijing. Everyone from GAC are very helpful and supportive. Overall I am satisfied with the program. Read More

Laura - USA Internship Program in Shanghai

Go aboard China was the one of the best things to happen to me!!! I did the homestay program where I stayed with the cutest family they were so kind to me!!! Kinder then the family I have now lol I actually miss them and think of them often even though it's been a few months since I left the program. I also got to work in an amazing engineering firm Wison were I had the most loving and hilarious coworkers, I literally just fit right in ! GAC I would recommend to a friend or any one reading this. Even when i wasn't in the city of Shanghai , GAC still helped me, plan , get and make sure I was safe during my trip to Beijing. I love GAC!!! Read More

Chris - United Kingdom Internship Program in Beijing

My time in China has been extremely rewarding. When I arrived, the culture shock was immense but I quickly settled into Chinese life, thanks to Gina and the GAC team. My internship was exactly what I was looking for, and it gave me the opportunity to work in a fantastically social co-working space in the heart of Sanlitun SOHO, a cosmopolitan and refined area. Read More

David - Australia Internship Program in Shanghai

Overall I enjoyed my experience with GAC. I was pleased with the amount of knowledge I learned and the new experiences I went through during my internship as a financial analyst at a finance company which GAC found on my behalf. The internship made me realize how fast things move in the finance industry and I feel it has prepared me well for the transition from university to the work force. Read More

Why Take a Gap Year in China?

Few other countries can offer the diversity and experience you’ll get living, studying, working or traveling in China. China has many faces; it’s a myriad of culturally rich and diverse cities. As you move around you’ll experience modern China around one corner and ancient China around another. China has the world’s largest and fastest growing economy. It’s a culturally rich country that is continually adapting to stay abreast of world changes.

Learn Chinese

Internship Program

A New Culture

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Customize It

Few other countries can offer the diversity and experience you’ll get living, studying, working or traveling in China. China has many faces; it’s a myriad of culturally rich and diverse cities. As you move around you’ll experience modern China around one corner and ancient China around another. China has the world’s largest and fastest growing economy. It’s a culturally rich country that is continually adapting to stay abreast of world changes.
Stay with a local host family and deepen your cultural experience daily through interaction and daily practice. You’ll get personal experience of what to do and not to do, master the art of eating with chopsticks and enhance your experience through cultural excursions and social events.

Working overseas can be hard if you don’t have the support you need. Go Abroad China have over a decade of experience in organizing customized internship programs for people all over the world. Whether you are from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, or anywhere else in the world, Go Abroad China is here to offer you the opportunity to live and work in China easily. Our internship programs are completely flexible, from when you start through to the length of time you intern for; our team are here to help you put together your dream internship program.

Most of our programs come with cultural activities included. You’ll get to see the famous and not so famous sites in and around your chosen city. You may be able to take the opportunity to travel further into China, taste the sights and sounds of different cities like Shanghai, Beijing or Hong Kong or see the exquisite mountains or rivers in the regional areas while volunteering.
Take a class. Try some calligraphy or a Thai Chi class, learn to make dumplings. It’s possible you’ll get a culture shock, but it will be an exciting one that gives you a broadened perspective on life (and perhaps even a better appreciation of your own culture!)

Taking a gap year or semester in China can help you grow, you’ll have to step out of your comfort zone as you live and experience a new culture. Gain a world-wide perspective you can’t find in any textbooks. Our team can work with you to identify opportunities and help equip you to make decisions about your future. Go Abroad China’s gap year program will provide you with all that you need; take a year off, and experience China with us in a complete and comprehensive program.

Create a customized program just for you, mix and match different opportunities for a year filled with fun, variety, personal and professional growth in a country renowned for its contrasts.
Go Abroad China, will help you organize a fulfilling and significant gap year program which can incorporate:

Internship placement in China

Learning Mandarin

Work with entrepreneurs

Taking part in a study tour

Exploring China

We welcome applicants of high school, college and university age to join us for a semester or full-year programs - promising you an educational, career-inclined, fun-filled time in China. Contact us for more information.

Why Choose Go Abroad China?

Many companies are offering a Gap Year in China, so why choose GAC? For a start, our standard program already includes most of the add-ons that competitors make you pay extra for. Our company has been delivering programs to satisfied customers for over a decade, and we work tirelessly to improve our services and programs. With GAC you are in good hands.

Why choose us? Go Abroad China arranges paid Internships for our participants with a range of companies, from small start-ups to large, multinational corporations. We ensure your entire year is planned and you’ll know you are in good hands. Join thousands of other people from all over the world in our much loved Gap Year Internship Program.

The standard package with go Abroad China includes:

Customized program options

Visa support

Accommodation

Airport transfers

24/7 support hotline

All course materials

Orientation and welcome support and activities

Networking opportunities

Cultural and outdoor experiences

Certificate and course credits if relevant

Gap Year Program Types

Personalize your gap year by choosing the gap year program types you like most. Combine learning Mandarin, internship, volunteering, travel and entrepreneurship for the ultimate gap year

Learn Chinese in Your Gap Year

Gap Year Internship

Travel in Your Gap Year

Volunteer

Teach English

Can you guess what the most spoken language in the world is? If you guessed English, you guessed wrong! Mandarin has overtaken English as the most spoken language in the world. This being the case, learning to speak Mandarin can open doors for you globally and make a positive impact on your future. You don’t have to attend a university or school to learn Chinese either; we have a range of courses available to suit you, from one-on-one personal tutoring through to small group classes and university programs. Click Go Abroad China Learning Chinese Programs for details.

China has the largest and fastest growing economy. China is one of the world’s oldest civilizations, steeped in history while driving change and racing into the future full speed. Many of the world’s fortune 500 have offices here and we have the second largest number of start-ups in the world. What better place to gain work experience? As the world’s largest manufacturer of consumer goods China offers the business minded many opportunities to learn. When you Intern abroad in China, you have a unique opportunity to gain international work exposure, be completely immersed in the Chinese culture and history, and learn the most spoken language in the world: Mandarin. The experience and knowledge you will gain will change your perspectives on life, give your résumé an edge, and set you up for a global career. Click Go Abroad China Gap Year Programs for details.

One of the greatest ways to explore and get to know a new culture and country is to travel. China offers a rich and diverse range of historical sites, cultural experiences, and regional activities. With many famous landmarks and even more little known places to visit, China is sure to offer you the opportunity to explore and find adventure… See the Great Wall of China (where the mortar that holds the stones together is made with sticky rice), or the Forbidden City which has over 9,000 rooms! Meet Pandas and see the diverse ecology of China, where you could explore vast mountain ranges, stunning rivers and deserts.

Travel and learn to speak Chinese by conversing with locals, get to know our culture and broaden your horizons in the experience of a lifetime. Go home feeling like a new person who has grown in confidence, seen amazing things and learned the most spoken language in the world - something that will enhance your future opportunities significantly. Click Go Abroad China Gap Year Programs for details.

For those of you who want to give back to the community, Go Abroad China offers some of the most meaningful travel and volunteer experiences right here in China, fulfilling the needs of both locals in unideal situations and giving you a valuable opportunity to get involved in our social improvement efforts. Choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities from supplying health care, to teaching or go into the heart of rural villages and help rebuild infrastructure or help with agriculture. Without a doubt, one of the most effective ways to get to know local people and understand them is to mingle with them in their daily life, all the while making a lasting impact in the community.

For many years, Go Abroad China has been contributing to the betterment of Chinese children living with special needs and disabilities, children in orphanages and those that attend poor schools for migrant children. As an international volunteer, your contribution will undoubtedly improve not only their situation physically, but more importantly in their psychological state of mind as opportunities like these are not very common for them. The memories are bound to last for a lifetime for all sides involved. Click Go Abroad China Volunteer Programs for details.

What better way to spend your Gap Year than in the exchange of languages? Come and spend your Gap Year teaching in China and share your language with us, while we teach you ours! Go Abroad China can organize a range of teaching opportunities for both qualified teachers or people with no teaching experience at all. Our Teaching Programs offer you a generous income, accommodation, travel, immersive Mandarin classes, and meals. Our team have a good reputation in the industry and will match your skills to your opportunities and expectations.

Gap Year Program Highlights

With over a decade of experience in delivering high-quality programs in China, our team at Go Abroad China can offer you a customized, high-quality gap year program with more inclusions in our standard program that our competitors.
Join thousands of other students who have chosen Go Abroad China to deliver their international Gap Year Abroad program, and you’ll get:

International exposure and experience; broaden your horizons and challenge yourself

Guaranteed placement in a paid internship in China (if you intern for four weeks or more) or a part-time job opportunity

Placement with a Mentoring and Coaching option to help you improve your skills, profile and grow professionally

Network, socialize and meet people from all over the world; make friends for life

Try something new with well-structured cultural electives

See the country with guided tours in the city, outdoor excursions and networking activities

Safe and comfortable accommodation; with choices including living with a Chinese host family, dormitories, shared apartment or private apartment

A chance to take part in meaningful volunteering opportunities

Around the clock support and assistance.

Taking a Gap Year in China isn’t just an opportunity to spend a year abroad, it’s an opportunity to get to know yourself, to grow in confidence and independence, to challenge yourself in new ways. You’ll gain life skills that will help you in your future challenges. Your time in China will help you focus on what you want from your future and help you make decisions if you are at a cross-road in your life.

Our team can work with you to help crystalize your career plans and to make decisions about your work life. You can mix and match a wide range of program options and be exposed to many different international experiences. Gain work experience in your field of study/career field, network and develop your list of global connections, learn a new language, travel and explore, volunteer, meet and interact with the local people. We offer you a unique experience. Our program is a complete package that allows you to choose which elements you want to take part in. Come for the experience of a lifetime…

Apply today for a life-changing experience

Take a semester or a year off in China; apply for a paid internship, travel, teach or volunteer; meet new people and make friends for life and take your life in a whole new direction! What are you waiting for?

What’s Included?

Your Chinese learning experience will be enhanced with all the extras we include in your program package. We are internationally recognized for making sure our students have a fulfilling experience in China. We make sure all our students are comfortable, safe, and have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Chinese culture.

Our service package includes all the essential things you need to have a fantastic experience, including pre-departure support, visa support documentation, accommodation, insurance, transportation, medical aid and more.

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Four Easy Steps to Internshipin China

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Step one: Apply online

Before you apply, remember to do your research, so you have an idea about where, when and for how long you want to intern abroad. When you have an idea of what you’d like, complete our online application form to get the ball rolling.

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Step two: Assessment

To make sure we know what you want from your internship experience – where you want to work, what you want to achieve, where and for how long you’d like to stay – we’ll organize a 15 minute Skype interview with you. From this, we can make sure we tailor the right Internship Package for you. We’ll also know if this is the right program for you. Within two to three days after the interview, the coordinator will be in touch by email to let you know if your application has been successful. If so, we’ll send you a formal offer.

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Step three: Confirmation

To confirm your placement in our program, you’ll need to reply to our letter of offer and pay your agreed deposit. Once this has been done, we’ll send you all the documents you need: your contract with us, your employment contract and all the required documents for your visa application as well as your pre-departure package. The pre-departure package contains all the information you’ll need regarding your trip including where you’ll stay.

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Step Four: Start your China Internship experience

Once your flights have been booked, let us know your arrival details (date and time, flight number) so that we can organize airport pick-up. We’ll be excited to welcome you to our program in person!

Our support doesn’t end when you arrive. We are as dedicated to ensuring you have around the clock support for the duration of your stay as we do in getting you here. Your journey will include your paid internship, accommodation, language courses, cultural experiences, tours, and networking.

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Promotions & Financial Aid

We want everyone to have the chance to live and study in China; to make this possible we have a range of financial options available to support students who cannot afford full fees. Contact us today to discuss promotions, full and partial sponsorship opportunities.

Our prices start from US$1,980, depending on your service components, accommodation and length of stay.